Insulating device backpack

An insulating device comprising:

• an outer shell defining a first sidewall, a second sidewall, a third sidewall, and a fourth sidewall, the second sidewall and the third sidewall defining side portions of the insulating device, and the fourth sidewall defining a back portion of the insulating device;
• an inner liner forming a storage compartment;
• a back panel support structure coupled to the fourth sidewall of the outer shell and a binding extending around the back panel support structure;
• a pair of shoulder straps coupled to a top edge and a lower edge of the binding that extends around the back panel support structure;
• an opening configured to allow access to the storage compartment;
• and
• a closure adapted to substantially seal the opening, the closure being substantially waterproof so as to resist liquid from exiting the opening when the insulating device is in any orientation.

An insulating device backpack, comprising:

• an outer shell comprising:
• a first sidewall defining a front portion of the insulating device backpack;
• and
• a second sidewall and a third sidewall defining side portions of the insulating device backpack, and a fourth sidewall defining a back portion of the insulating device backpack;
• an inner liner forming a storage compartment;
• an insulating layer positioned in between the outer shell and the inner liner, the insulating layer providing insulation for the storage compartment;
• a back panel support structure coupled to the fourth sidewall of the outer shell and a binding extending around the back panel support structure, wherein the back panel support structure covers a portion, less than a total surface of the fourth sidewall;
• a pair of shoulder straps, coupled to a top edge and a lower side edge of the binding that extends around the back panel support structure;
• an opening configured to allow access to the storage compartment;
• a closure adapted to seal the opening, the closure comprising a zipper, and wherein the zipper is substantially waterproof;
• and
• a waist strap.